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{{also|For the stripper in [[Grand Theft Auto V]], see [[Cheetah (GTA V)]].}} | |||
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The '''Cheetah''' is a two-door sports car in [[Grand Theft Auto III]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]], [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]], and [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]]. It takes the form of a supercar in [[Grand Theft Auto V]]. | The '''Cheetah''' is a two-door sports car in [[Grand Theft Auto III]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]], [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]], and [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]]. It takes the form of a supercar in [[Grand Theft Auto V]]. | ||
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In all its iterations the vehicle closely resembles a [[wp:Ferrari Testarossa|Ferrari Testarossa]], with each game's version following the design of the corresponding era: | In all its iterations the vehicle closely resembles a [[wp:Ferrari Testarossa|Ferrari Testarossa]], with each game's version following the design of the corresponding era: | ||
* In [[Grand Theft Auto III]] ([[2001]]) and [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]] ([[1998]]), the Cheetah looks like a slightly generic-ized and modernized [[wp:Ferrari Testarossa#F512 M|F512 M]] with oval taillights and headlights strangely bearing some similarity to those of a [[wp:Ford Mustang (fourth generation)|fourth-generation Ford Mustang]], except curved and without turn signals. Being front-engined, it could be vaguely based on a [[wp:Ferrari 550 Maranello|Ferrari 550 Maranello]] as well. | * In [[Grand Theft Auto III]] ([[2001]]) and [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]] ([[1998]]), the Cheetah looks like a slightly generic-ized and modernized [[wp:Ferrari Testarossa#F512 M|F512 M]] with oval taillights and headlights strangely bearing some similarity to those of a [[wp:Ford Mustang (fourth generation)|fourth-generation Ford Mustang]], except curved and without turn signals. Being front-engined, it could be vaguely based on a [[wp:Ferrari 550 Maranello|Ferrari 550 Maranello]] as well. Upon close inspection of the engine, 12 cylinders can be seen, implying the Cheetah has a V12 engine, much like the 550 Maranello. | ||
* In [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]] ([[1986]]) and [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]] ([[1984]]), it resembles a [[wp:Ferrari Testarossa#Testarossa|mid-80s Testarossa]] with the triple taillights of pre-1990s [[wp:Ferrari|Ferrari]] models. | * In [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]] ([[1986]]) and [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]] ([[1984]]), it resembles a [[wp:Ferrari Testarossa#Testarossa|mid-80s Testarossa]] with the triple taillights of pre-1990s [[wp:Ferrari|Ferrari]] models. | ||
* In [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] ([[1992]]), a [[wp:Ferrari Testarossa#512 TR|512 TR]] Testarossa (but without the hidden headlamps) with the rear lights of a F512 M. A hood scoop is also present on these renditions. | * In [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] ([[1992]]), a [[wp:Ferrari Testarossa#512 TR|512 TR]] Testarossa (but without the hidden headlamps) with the rear lights of a F512 M. A hood scoop is also present on these renditions. | ||
Looking at the shape of the car, it is clear to see that it is mid-engined. However, when the hood is removed, in GTA III and GTA Vice City, the engine appears to be at the front, possibly due to programming limitations. This is in stark contrast to the design of the Testarossa in general, which has the engine placed behind the passenger compartment, just in front of the rear axle (mid-engine). However, in GTA San Andreas, the design is more faithful to the real-life counterpart, with the engine being evidently placed at the rear of the chassis, while the front is empty; this creates a rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout. The engine of the Cheetah sounds and looks like a V10, contrary to the flat-12 engine used by the Testarossa. | Looking at the shape of the car, it is clear to see that it is mid-engined. However, when the hood is removed, in GTA III and GTA Vice City, the engine appears to be at the front, possibly due to programming limitations. This is in stark contrast to the design of the Testarossa in general, which has the engine placed behind the passenger compartment, just in front of the rear axle (mid-engine). However, in GTA San Andreas, the design is more faithful to the real-life counterpart, with the engine being evidently placed at the rear of the chassis, while the front is empty; this creates a rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout. The engine of the Cheetah in GTA San Andreas sounds and looks like a V10, contrary to the flat-12 engine used by the Testarossa. | ||
During one point of [[Content Changes in GTA III|game development of GTA III]], the Cheetah was known as the '''Rocket'''. | During one point of [[Content Changes in GTA III|game development of GTA III]], the Cheetah was known as the '''Rocket'''. | ||